1997 ES300 needs new engine or should I sell it
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There are photos posted on my profile page. We just hosed the car down so excuse some water spots. Any white spots are reflections of the overhead lights. Let me know if you need to see anything else. There are no marks or dings on the exterior of the car. Sorry we couldn't get a head on view but the nose was too far under the storage space.
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that's why it's such a heart breaker for me. I've taken really good care of it all these years. But even the two mechanics, who stand to make money if I replaced the engine, have told me to get rid of it. Of course they both offered $650 for it because they know they can replace the engine and make a good profit from it.
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I can't believe I'm saying this but: that car is very tidy, you'd struggle to find a tidier car if you got something newer. I'd stick with it and pay the money for another engine.
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I would keep it if I trusted the engine that either mechanic would put in it. There's only a one year warranty on the engine and I fear all sorts of other things could start going wrong. The $3K that they are quoting me could go toward a brand new car.
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it does need rear shocks which I haven't put in because they are expensive. We just tightened the front end and replaced bushings and other parts to make it ride better. Now I'm thinking I should fix the car... It feels so wrong to give it away for so little money.
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Get that car to me and I'll drop a used engine with new gaskets and seals in it for $2,000 or less. I can get used engines all day long for around $500 and spen another $200 or so in gaskets and seals and another $200 gets a new water pump, TB, pulleys, cam seals and tensioner. Thats about $900 in parts and $1,100 in labor.
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Do you want your nephew to stop by and look at it for yourself? You had mentioned that possibility in another post. I would love for it to go to a good home with someone who would love it and take good care of it. I know it''s just a machine, but as you can see, I'm very attached to it.
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I am loving mine too, but I am looking for a second ES. That way I'll have a second one to give to my oldest boy when he turns 16 so I can keep mine too. I'll get in touch with my nephew and keep you posted.